Ober

Ober

2006
Comedy
1h 37m
A put-upon, middle-aged waiter whose life seems to be dictated by the writings of his best friend begs the author of his colorless autobiography for a new hue... (All Movie Guide)
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Ober

2006
Comedy
1h 37m
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Rated 26 Aug 2014
54
51st
I like van Warmerdam, but he should seriously leave this meta-fiction stuff to Charlie Kaufman. I would say this is a lot like Adaptation sans Kaufman's latent pathos and soulfulness, but it's actually probably less about deconstructing a screenplay and more a meta-commentary on the director's own manipulations of his characters and the moral obligations (if any) he has toward them (which makes it closer to Solondz' Storytelling). It's funny but ultimately feels a little bit hollow and smug.
Rated 08 Aug 2016
83
72nd
I've enjoyed all the van Warmerdam films I've seen, but they always leave me a little distanced. This is the closest to hitting the sweet spot, and I think it's because of the meta aspects. It has the usual absurdist humour of his films, but the wrinkle adds a layer of meaning besides "modern life sucks."
Rated 04 Sep 2010
78
75th
Very funny and quite dramatic film. There are a few hilarious scenes in it. I found the girlfriend of the author very annoying though. I also thought the ending was weak and too rushed. 'Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee etc'
Rated 06 Nov 2007
55
31st
An interesting and quite original film in the lines of 'Stranger then fiction'. The idea gives way for many amusing situations, but the incredibly holy (on purpose) results in something more like a joke and places it in my eyes definitely below it's cousin.
Rated 07 Aug 2009
75
65th
A really, really enjoyable film with an interesting narrative structure and a main character that is very well portrayed. More could have been done with the idea, it's a pretty simple and straightforward story once you realize what it's all about, but nevertheless it's a great way to spend your time at least considering the film's short length.

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